Nutrition Science (4+2)

The 4 + 2 program means that a student takes four years of classes at The College of Saint Rose to obtain a Bachelor's degree. Any major can be chosen, but the basic coursework requirements listed below must be completed. A major of Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry is strongly recommended. The student then completes an additional two years full-time at Sage Graduate School to obtain a Master’s in Applied Nutrition. The graduate program at Sage Graduate School may also be taken on a part-time basis for students already working.

Advisement

The College of Saint Rose will provide you with an advisor for your chosen major. This advisor will also assist you in preparing for the Sage graduate program in Nutrition Science. You will meet with your advisor at least once a semester to track your progression in your program. You will also have access to a Sage advisor to coordinate undergraduate electives and coursework to reduce or eliminate prerequisites in the graduate program.

*All 4-credit biology courses have a required laboratory component.**Program pre-requisites not met prior to acceptance in the Sage Graduate School MS Program in Applied Nutrition may be completed at Sage.

Articulation Agreement & Program Requirements

The College of Saint Rose and The Sage Colleges have developed a collaborative articulation agreement to provide qualified students from Saint Rose who wish to pursue a Master’s in Nutrition Sciences from Sage Graduate School (SGS) early acceptance as indicated below. This collaborative agreement provides for:

• Early acceptance into Sage Graduate School upon the successful completion of prerequisite nutrition program courses and with completed application• Waiver of Sage Graduate School application fee • Cross-registration through the Consortium in courses during the senior year (no fees in addition to Saint Rose College registration)